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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Gudiis raised on the Maharashtrian New Year Day. Raising the Gudi early morning of Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year. It is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month in the lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.

Wish you all a Very Happy Gudi Padwa!!

Happy Marathi New Year!!

Here’s is something different and Nutritious to try out on occasion of Gudi Padwa a

“Nutri Masala Dosa”.

For Dosa Mix:

1/2 cup urad dal

1/2 cup tuvar dal

1/2 cup chana dal

4 cups rice

salt to taste.

For the Chutney:

2 cups fresh grated coconut

3/4 cup chopped green chillies

1 cup roasted bengal gram (daala)

8-10 curry leaves

Ginger

salt.

For the Masala:

3 medium size boiled and slightly mashed potatoes

½ cup chopped onions

½ cup grated carrot

½ cup grated beetroot

½ cup finely chopped cabbage

1/2 Cup finely chopped green capsicum

1 tsp green chili paste

1 tsp pav bhaji masala or red chili powder or red chili flakes

2 tbsp oil (you can use olive oil also)

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 pinch asafetida

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

4-5 curry leaves

salt to taste

1 tsp turmeric powder

chopped coriander

1 cup grated cheese

Butter

MethodFor the Dosa Mix:

Soak the rice for 8-10 hrs.

Combine & soak the dal for about 2 hrs.

Grind the dal in a blender adding enough water to make a smooth mixture. Follow the same for the rice.

Mix in the salt and set aside the mixture in a warm place.

Allow to rise for 16-18 hrs.

For the Chutney:

1. Grind the coconut, chillies, curry leaves, ginger and daala in a blender.

2. Add enough water to form a smooth consistency. Add salt and mix well.

Method for preparing Masala:

Spicy Potato Vegetable:

1.Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds when it starts popping add onion to it. Cook it till it turn slightly red.